Calico Ghost Town, CA, United States · Sunday, January 24, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Calico Trail Run 50 km

118 days away

50 km Distance

1,070 m Climbing

4.1 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~94 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	94	Joseph Padilla · 04:49:24	Iris Martinez · 05:14:57
2024	50km	59	Oscar Ponteri · 04:00:51	Rebekah Walker · 05:29:40
2023	50km	62	Joseph Maisonville · 04:34:37	Jade Belzberg · 04:10:57
2022	50km	79	Elliott Bijlsma · 04:10:25	Rebecca Watters · 05:27:59
2020	50km	77	Tony Torres · 04:17:57	Kelly Young · 05:07:58
2019	50km	87	Oswaldo Hurtado · 03:50:00	Cassandra Scallon · 04:43:37
2018	50km	88	Eric Wostenberg · 04:08:02	Sally McRae · 04:44:58
2016	50km	90	Dean Dobberteen · 04:02:28	Sarah Reusch · 04:56:24
2015	50km	96	Jesse Haynes · 03:59:56	Jayme Baldwin · 04:58:49
2014	50km	98	Ulises Reyes · 04:12:59	Juliet Sanita · 05:21:29

The field grew 59% between 2024 (59) and 2026 (94). 21% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,070 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,070 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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